Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Radion6 - Eternal (Original Mix)
Leaving a remarkable year behind, Radion6 starts up 2012 with a smashing new tune- Eternal. While his previous release B U Tiful is still staying strong on Beatport Top 10 Trance Chart, the new one is vigorously speeding up, being already featured in the most popular trance and progressive radio shows. Artists the likes of Armin van Buuren, Sander van Doorn, Lange and Sied van Riel supported this vibrant, catchy new tune.
Radion6 latest releases definitely came out to strenghten his name as one of the most promising producers on the progressive house scene.
Get your copy of Eternal on Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/eternal/860064
Follow Radion6 on
Facebook: http://facebook.com/radion6
Twitter: http://twitter.com/radion6
And read his latest interview for Audiopraline here.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Audioptraline presents Special Interviews Sequence with Aaron Camz
Check out one of the most successful Coldharbour artists for 2011 Aaron Camz in a very sincere interview about his first steps in producing, genre fusing and his long awaited forthcoming releases. Enjoy!
Q1: Hi Aaron and welcome to Audiopraline! Happy New Year, have a very successful one! How were your holidays?
A: Hi guys! Thank you for having me! My holidays have only just started. I've just played at a series of New Years shows around Australia and now I am relaxing at home for a few weeks. That means a heap of time to focus on new productions and to start to get a flow of releases ready for 2012. There is still a back log from 2011 though!
Q2: How would you rate 2011 as a DJ and producer? Was it successful and how will you remember it?
A: 2011 was my biggest year to date. A lot of firsts, a few downs but definitely a lot of ups and if the ups outweigh the downs then I guess you could say it was successful. As a DJ, I played at festivals such as Creamfields and Stereosonic, which is now known around the world as Australia's largest dance music festival, as the Stereosonic tour attracted around 200,000 punters in 5 cities. Quite remarkable how far dance music has come in my country since its underground days. As far as club shows go, there were so many! In 2011 I played at 1-2 club shows a month, the majority of the time with international guests, but the one that stands out is probably Armada Night. If I had more time to think about that question I might change my answer! The most memorable however as a DJ, would have to be the Twelve festival in Malaysia. The venue was in the middle of a Formula 1 track, the production was great, the people were amazing and I can't wait to get back out to Malaysia this year. I was lucky enough to capture a lot of that set on video, some of which I haven't posted yet but I will do soon. That was probably one of the best sets I've played in recent times. I really love that place.
Production wise - 2011 defintely my biggest year. My biggest single releases were probably Room To Breathe & Distance, which gained some big support and I also had a few remixes which done well. In 2011 I remixed for friends of mine Grube & Hovsepian, Raneem & Erick Strong. I also had about another 5-7 remixes released throughout the year. I would have to say the most successful of all my remixes this year would have to be the "Payback" remix or the "Invisible" remix. Perhaps some of the biggest stuff I wrote in 2011 is yet to be released yet. Some you guys have heard and some you haven't - but you will soon :) The first day of 2012 I played a 2 hour set before Markus Schulz in Melbourne - if this gig is a reflection on what the rest of the year will be like then we're in for a big one!
Q3: Now the question every one of your fans is asking- when is the release date of Camshaft?
A: Haha, a question I get asked almost daily. I feel bad for the constant delay with this, but I promise it is a delay for a good reason. I can tell you that Camshaft will be released on a 3 track EP. One of the tracks on this EP is yet to be played outside my studio (and outside of the record labels office of course) but I believe it may be better than anything I've written in the past. I enjoyed every second writing this tune, I had this same feeling when I wrote Room To Breathe, so I hope it's going to be big! The great thing about this EP also, is that all 3 tracks are completely different to each other. Gee, I'd hate to talk it up if nobody likes it! Hehe ;) The EP will be released just before European summer.
Q4: What else can we expect from you during the following months and 2012 in general?
A: Apart from the EP which will be released early this year, I've recently finished a remix for Interstate Recordings, the same label which released my remix of Erick Strong's 'Payback'. It's another dark melodic trancer, very fun to write! This will be released in Febuary. I am also currently working with a couple of vocalists on some new tracks - something I have never done before. In 2012 I am also planning to have a few collabs finished. Work has already begun on a few of them and I'm already getting excited as to what the finished products will sound like! 2012 is already shaping up to be busier than 2011, which was my biggest year yet! With my new studio to be ready in 4 weeks time, I can't wait to get working.
Q5: Here on Audiopraline multi-genre artist are very much respected. You announced something about 126 bpm deep, melodic techno track from your alias. Apparently you enjoy experimenting and exploring new electronic sounds, right?
A: Yes that's correct. I have always been really influenced by producers such as Solee, Christian Smith, Moonbeam and others, but now I want to try and pursue something with this. I have just always loved those deep and moody sounds, the type that you won't play in a peak time set, but the type that you can listen to on repeat every day. It's the sort of stuff that makes your mind wonder. I am trying to create my own sound, which I guess can fit into the genre of 'melodic techno'. The first track I'm working on is pretty much as you described in the question, deep and melodic at 126bpm. I'm hoping to have a track or 2 done for this new alias by the middle of the year at the latest.
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Q6: You have been invited to join one of the most admired progressive trance labels Coldharbour personally from Markus Schulz right? Would you please tell us something more about the team of Coldharbour Records and Markus himself?
A: Coldharbour Recordings is like one big family. From Markus, to his team, to the artists and to the loyal fans, everyone is quite familiar with each other and very supportive of each other. There is a lot of love in the Harbour. Personally, I am in regular contact with a lot of the artists on Coldharbour and we are all supportive of each others tunes, not because we are nice people, generally because the tunes are damn good! I can't really recall a set of mine from recent times that hasn't had a Coldharbour tune in it! The team at Coldharbour are a great bunch of people as well. Tim, Markus' PA is a busy man! He doubles up as an A&R for the label also. You guys will know Tim as one half of 'Grube & Hovsepian'. So more about Markus himself? Well Markus is a great guy! I caught up with a couple of times over New Years and had the pleasure of warming up for him on New Years Day at a club called Neverland in Melbourne. Markus is a fantastic DJ and always has time for fans after his shows. He has helped me out personally with advice on tracks I am working on, so I am pretty greatful for that!
Q7: What exactly drawn you from rock to electronic music? Which artists inspired you in the beginning?
A: Well this is a hard question to answer, as I never have really jumped off rock music onto electronic, as I do listen to both regularly. Definately listen to more electronic these days, but I still have an interest in rock music. I can't quite remember now what it was exactly that drew me from the bands I was playing in to producing 'trance' music, but I guess it was something I wanted to do for a little while but didn't quite know where to start. I was actually introduced to trance music by my father of all people! This was music from the late 90's / early 00's when the tracks which are now classed as classics, were being played in clubs for the first time. The CDs my father brought home inspired me and I wanted to make music just like this. Artists that inspired me from this time were guys like Mauro Picotto, Perry O'Neil, Cosmic Gate, Marco V, Push, oh I could go on forever!
Q8: Do you remember how your first mix ever came to life?
A: Well if were talking mixdowns, then yes I remember it and I'd rather forget it! I seriously had no idea what I was doing and I thought I was on the right track. Everything was self taught so I didn't really have any direction. I actually found an mp3 of the first tune I wrote while going through old CDs recently, its a 142bpm remix of Fatboy Slim's 'Star 69'. Yeah - it sounded like crap. First released tunes I had ever written though, you could probably find these on YouTube to listen to. These 3 were all released on Australian label 405 Recordings in 2009. Frantic was the first of the 3. You guys will laugh at this, but it was written in a tin shed, concrete floor, cheap computer speakers and Pioneer headphones. I'll be honest and tell you that I think it's a fluke on how that came out. All That's Left is my favourite of the 3 and I hope I can try and find time to rework it in the future.
Aaron Camz - Frantic
Aaron Camz - All That's Left
Aaron Camz - Reflections
Q9: Would you please tell us something more about Aaron, the man. What do you do in your spare time, what is your favorite book or movie, do you enjoy nature, sport or something else?
A: OK I'm a big sports guy, I love football, both the beautiful game and Australian rules football. The thing I love most is a get together with close friends, a BBQ and a few beers in the sun! This is a very typical Australian thing to do but I love it. I don't watch a lot of movies, generally because I just don't have much spare time, however comedy movies are my favourite, movies like Ali G Indahouse or The Anchorman are ones which I can watch and quote time and time again!
Q10: And finally Audiopraline`s sweetest question: what was your childhood dream, Aaron? Did it come true?
A: Well as a child I wanted to be a professional footballer so that never happened. In my late teens though I wanted to have releases on a major dance labels and perform outside of Australia. Both of these things have come true and I am very grateful for it.
Beautiful! Thank you very much for the interview!
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Saturday, 7 January 2012
SOLARSOUL "HEART & SOUL OF THE EARTH"
This exceptional collection of chill out tracks created by Solarsoul can easily make you feel not only relaxed, but also humble and wise. It takes you to the basics where all true values can be found. The Intro, Heart&Soul Of The Earth and the Outro tracks are the top 3 peaks of this album.
Fortunately the incredible journey doesnt fades with the last track of Heart&Soul Of The Earth. The masterpiece website of Solarsoul will take you to a great deal of chill out experiences enhanced with a breathtaking design.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
One of my fave producers lately: Marcus Schossow
Do you know Mr. Schossow? Great DJ and excellent producer. Also calls "shit" everything he likes. Charming!
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Audiopraline presents:Follow-Up Interview Sequence with Radion6 #002
Its been less than 5 months since Audiopraline first presented the new rising star on the electronic scene, Radion6. For this time, he managed to set his career going faster than light- two killer remixes, new radio show, first gig and a bunch of new tracks prepared and ready to go during the next months. Now Radion6 is back with this follow-up interview he gave just a week after his live performance in Bucharest, Romania, part of Sander van Doorn World Tour Eleve11. Lets see what this rapidly growing artist has to say to all of us!
Q: Hello Ruud and welcome again on Audiopraline! Last weekend you performed live in Bucharest on stage with Sander van Doorn, Snatt & Vix and Jetro. That was actually your first gig as Radion6, right? Would you, please tell us something more about it?
A: Hello Yana, Thank you for being back!
About the first Radion6 gig in Bucharest- it was amazing! Let me tell you about the experience. I arrived on Thursday to meet the organizers from Xteria. We went to the arena where the party would take place on Friday. We looked at the venue and it was great to see how professional the organizers put this stage and sound together. On Friday Xteria asked me to go with them to the airport to meet Sander van Doorn and it was really nice to see him again after 6 years!It was so special to have time to spend with him, knowing that he is such a busy guy at this moment! That showed to me how he really is as a person. Then we did the sound check and also the visuals with the light jockey of Sander van Doorn. He actually was my first light jockey when I was 16 in the club where I started my DJ career! This was so cool to meet Michael again. So after the sound check I went to the hotel to prepare for the show at the evening.
On the night of the event I had to play after Jetro. A very nice young talented guy who lives in Romania. I was really nervous before the start. My set was from 23.00 till 1.00, just before Sander van Doorn. My god, since I started the special intro film I made for this event and opened with my remix of Sunrise, the people went absolutely crazy. During the set I became more relaxed again! The energy and great atmosphere stayed during the whole set from the start to the end. What an audience this is in Bucharest! I loved my first gig, it was so nice! I think it's really special that people appreciate and value my work. It really motivates me to produce even more and better.
Thank you so much, Bucharest for the great experience during my first gig as Radion6. Also thanks to Xteria for the good care. Thanks Sander van Doorn and his management for letting me play on his world tour. Also the security guys for being so nice and cool and the great time while driving me through Bucharest! And of course, thank you Yana, as well for being on this first gig !
Q: The reactions on the social networks are incredible. How was the crowd in Bucharest?A: Yes, it was not expected to be this big in the social media, so many films on YouTube, so many great reactions. The people were so nice to give me such a warm welcome! They are such an open crowd! So much energy and joy! When I came back after the performance for pictures and signing autographs they where all so kind! They are great!
Q: In your set you premiered your new track. When is it going to be released?
A: Yes I premiered my new track called BU-Tiful. The track will be released on the 12th of December 2011. So it will be next month. Hopefully people will like the track as the crowd reacted on it in Bucharest.
Q: On 27th Oct, 2011 was aired the first episode of your radio show Mind Sensation on AH.FM. What is the concept behind it and what makes it different from the other artists` radio shows and podcasts?
A: Yes, and I’m really proud to have my own slot on AH.FM. This is a great way to express the Radion6 identity. Of course I have the productions, people get to know Radion6, but new productions will be out every 2 months or maybe longer sometimes. This radio show is monthly so people can listen every 4th Thursday of the month. In Mind Sensation I can show the identity of Radion6 in another dimension. I will select tracks from other artists which I like, so I can tell a story to my fans. I will do this during my gigs as well, but the show will have more relax music, cause it depends on where you listen it. Could be on your mp3 player or on the computer or one your big speakerset. So it will be bit different than my life performance. I really hope people like the way I select and mix the tracks for the radio show. Also I believe people will have an hour of Mind Sensation. That’s why I named my show this way!
Radion6 - Mind Sensation Episode 001 27-10-2011 by Mind Sensation
Q: As a final, what would you say especially to the young people who follow you? A simple message or advice about life in general?
A: I would say to the young people, try to find what you really like to do with passion. If you really love what you do, you also need to believe in it and you will get what you want! Everything is possible! You only need to work hard for it! But as long as it is your passion you really don’t care if you have to work hard, it is hard to stop with it actually!
Thank you! Looking forward to talk to you again on Audiopraline!
You are more than welcome, thank you again and till the next time!
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